Nintendo has broken the Tuesday routine with a surprise Direct focused on Star Fox. The company has confirmed that the new title for Switch 2 is not a brand-new installment, but a substantial update of Star Fox 64. The classic level design is preserved, but graphical improvements, a prologue mission with Fox's father, and an online multiplayer mode have been added.
Recycled graphics engine for a polished experience 🎮
The game runs on an optimized version of the Star Fox Zero engine, adapted to take advantage of the Switch 2's power. Textures have been remade in 4K and the ship models show a higher level of detail. The frame rate remains stable at 60 fps, even in the most enemy-heavy phases. The online mode uses a ranked matchmaking system, with matches of up to four players in battle mode.
The prequel nobody asked for, but that we will all accept 🦊
Yes, the prologue mission with Fox's father promises more drama than a space fox deserves. Let's hope they don't include a slow-motion death scene with violin music, because then we'll have to pretend we didn't cry. Meanwhile, veterans can show off their pride by repeating the same 64 turns they memorized twenty years ago, now with more sparkles.